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keebranch
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Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:08 pm • # 21 |
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Deer antlers - deer creek- I like it!
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Zenkoanhead
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Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:15 am • # 22 |
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Chef. I have an extra Dennison miniature reel seat and reel that I will donate to the project. However, only the Dennison reel will work. I have a Spezio 5' 6" blank with the same set up so I know it is practical. You can turn down the butt to fit the .25 ID reel seat. Don
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flyflingerandy1
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Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:46 pm • # 23 |
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keebranch
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Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:03 pm • # 24 |
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Zenkoanhead
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Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:06 pm • # 25 |
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Chef indicated that he will use a regular seat on this one, which I totally understand. I look forward to my turn with the finished rod. Don
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pacchef23
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:18 pm • # 26 |
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I fabricated the handle today. Birch bark and cedar bark. I have made a couple and love how they look and feel in the hand. I am pretty sure that I bought a piece of antler for the handle on ebay, but we will see. I decided to use English Bronze snakes and stripper guide- burnt orange silk thread.
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jkurtz7
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:50 pm • # 27 |
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I love the look of birch bark grips. I can see now that this rod when finished will be stunning.
J.
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flyflingerandy1
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:12 pm • # 28 |
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I can't wait to see this rod Chef.
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pacchef23
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Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:28 am • # 29 |
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Someone sniped me on e bay. I am having trouble sourcing a piece of antler. I need one 4" by 1" if anyone can help me locate please. I am going to use a T. Zietak Garrison Style cap and ring seat. The antler will be turned down to .656. I think it will be light enough if I bore out the antler a little extra and keep the handle on the small side.
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Zenkoanhead
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Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:10 pm • # 30 |
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I like English bronze guides. What silk are you calling burnt orange. Royal Hunt? Don
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pacchef23
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Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:30 pm • # 31 |
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YLI 005-002 is the burnt orange I use.
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